IPL 2026 Toss Statistics
Does the toss matter for Dream11? Absolutely. Venue-wise batting vs fielding first win records, team toss win %, and exactly how to update your fantasy team after the toss.
Data covers 916 IPL matches (2008–2024) · Updated March 2026
Key Toss Statistics
After winning the toss, captains choose to...
Dew factor in the second innings makes batting easier — the ball grips less, spinners lose effectiveness, and chasing totals becomes significantly simpler in evening matches.
Batting First Win Rate
46%
392 wins from 916 matches
Fielding First Win Rate
54%
524 wins from 916 matches
Choose to Field
68.1%
624 out of 916 tosses
Overall Toss Impact (2008–2024)
Aggregated data across all 916 IPL matches played between 2008 and 2024.
| Metric | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Total tosses analyzed | 916 | 100% |
| Chose to field | 624 | 68.1% |
| Chose to bat | 292 | 31.9% |
| Bat first wins | 392 / 916 | 42.8% |
| Field first wins | 524 / 916 | 57.2% |
Venue-wise Batting vs Fielding First Advantage
All 9 IPL 2026 home venues. Green cells indicate bat-first advantage; blue indicates field-first advantage.
| Venue | City | Bat 1st % | Field 1st % | Best Choice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA Chidambaram | Chennai | 52% | 48% | Bat (dry pitch) |
| Wankhede | Mumbai | 44% | 56% | Field (dew factor) |
| M Chinnaswamy | Bengaluru | 48% | 52% | Field (slight) |
| Eden Gardens | Kolkata | 46% | 54% | Field |
| Narendra Modi | Ahmedabad | 43% | 57% | Field |
| Rajiv Gandhi | Hyderabad | 41% | 59% | Field (heavy dew) |
| Sawai Mansingh | Jaipur | 49% | 51% | Neutral |
| Arun Jaitley | Delhi | 47% | 53% | Field |
| BRSABV Ekana | Lucknow | 45% | 55% | Field |
Does Toss Matter for Dream11? YES!
The toss is arguably the single most impactful piece of information you can get before locking your Dream11 team. Here is exactly why — and how to use it.
Confirmed Batting Order
Openers of the batting team are guaranteed to face the first ball. You know exactly who bats at 1 and 2 — no rotation risk. Stack both openers for maximum returns.
Death Bowlers Get Premium Overs
Fielding-first pace bowlers who bowl the 18th–20th overs attack under pressure for wickets. They earn 6 pts per wicket + bonus. Prioritise death specialists on the fielding side.
Pitch Conditions Define Spinner Value
At slow, turning tracks like Chepauk (Chennai) batting first is common. Spinners are lethal in the first innings and cost fewer credits — massive value pick.
Night Dew Kills Spinner Effectiveness
When a team chases in the second innings at dewy venues (Hyderabad, Mumbai), spinners struggle to grip the ball. Avoid picking spinners of the fielding team in evening games.
Powerplay Bowlers of the Fielding Team
The fielding side opens with their best pacers in the powerplay. These bowlers face openers who attack early and generate wicket opportunities — high Dream11 point ceiling.
Wait for the Toss if Deadline Allows
Fantasy tip: if your platform deadline is after toss time, never lock your team before the toss. The toss can swing your picks by 3–4 players for a 7-10% point advantage.
Fantasy Pro Tip
Wait for the toss result before finalizing your team if the deadline allows! This single habit can be the difference between winning and losing your Dream11 contest.
If a Team Bats First
- +Pick their top 3 batters (openers + no. 3) — confirmed to play big roles
- +Add powerplay bowlers of the opposition team for early wicket bonus
- +Favour their finisher / no. 5–6 batter for death-over runs
- −Reduce spinners of the opposition who bowl in 2nd innings dew
If a Team Fields First (Chases)
- +Pace bowlers of the fielding team who bowl powerplay and death are must-picks
- +Death-bowling all-rounders (bowl overs 18–20) — high ceiling for bonus points
- +Batting team spinners bowling in the 1st innings before dew — great value
- −Avoid spinners of the chasing team — dew reduces their 2nd innings impact
Team-wise Toss Win % — Historical
Historical toss win percentage and fielding preference after winning the toss for all 10 IPL 2026 franchises.
| Team | Toss Win % | Field After Win % | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
 CSK Chennai Super Kings | 53% | 71% | |
 SRH Sunrisers Hyderabad | 52% | 72% | |
 MI Mumbai Indians | 51% | 69% | |
 GT Gujarat Titans | 51% | 74% | |
 RR Rajasthan Royals | 50% | 70% | |
 LSG Lucknow Super Giants | 50% | 68% | |
 KKR Kolkata Knight Riders | 49% | 67% | |
 DC Delhi Capitals | 49% | 66% | |
 PBKS Punjab Kings | 48% | 63% | |
 RCB Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 47% | 65% |
GT leads "field after toss win" at 74%. CSK has the highest historical toss win rate at 53%.
Quick Toss Decision Guide by Venue
If you won the toss — what should you do at each IPL 2026 venue?
MA Chidambaram
Chennai
Bat (dry pitch)
Wankhede
Mumbai
Field (dew factor)
M Chinnaswamy
Bengaluru
Field (slight)
Eden Gardens
Kolkata
Field
Narendra Modi
Ahmedabad
Field
Rajiv Gandhi
Hyderabad
Field (heavy dew)
Sawai Mansingh
Jaipur
Neutral
Arun Jaitley
Delhi
Field
BRSABV Ekana
Lucknow
Field
Frequently Asked Questions
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Use This Data for Your Dream11 Teams!
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